Storm Warning Issued for Saint Lawrence Island and Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters Through Wednesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Fairbanks has issued a Storm Warning for Saint Lawrence Island and surrounding coastal waters, forecasting 45-knot winds and blowing snow with low visibility.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Saint Lawrence Island, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Saint Lawrence Island, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the region. The alert was issued on February 10, 2026, at 3:49 PM AKST and is effective until February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 nautical miles (NM)
- Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out to 100 NM
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the warning area are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters. Due to the severe wind and visibility conditions, travel may be hazardous. Ensure all maritime vessels are properly secured or moved to safe harbor.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to be severe throughout the warning period:
- Winds: Northeast winds of 45 knots are expected tonight, shifting to North winds at 45 knots on Wednesday. Winds will remain high at 35 knots Wednesday night and 30 knots on Thursday.
- Visibility: Visibility is forecast to be 1 nautical mile or less due to blowing snow.
- Precipitation: Blowing snow is expected tonight through Friday, with additional snow accumulation forecast for Wednesday and Friday.
- Sea Conditions: Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 PM AKST. While the primary warning ends Wednesday, hazardous conditions including blowing snow and winds up to 30 knots are expected to persist through Thursday and Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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